Everyday Life in South Asia

By Sarah E. Lamb

Book Overview

This anthology provides a lively and stimulating view of the lives of ordinary citizens in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. For the second edition of this popular textbook, readings have been updated and new essays added. The result is a timely collection that explores key themes in understanding the region, including gender, caste, class, religion, globalization, economic liberalization, nationalism, and emerging modernities. New readings focus attention on the experiences of the middle classes, migrant workers, and IT professionals, and on media, consumerism, and youth culture. Clear and engaged writing makes this text particularly valuable for general and student readers, while the range of new and classic scholarship provides a useful resource for specialists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253221943
• ISBN13: 9780253221940
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Engaging, accessible and well-rounded text for teaching

I recently used this text for my South Asia Studies class and found it to be extremely useful. The section intros by the editors provided excellent background, and the pieces are varied and for the most part very engaging, illuminating and accessible. Students reported really appreciating the text. I have heard that a new edition is in the works -- look forward to it!